The American Express® Credit Card
My life is about enjoying every moment. My card is the ideal shopping companion.
The American Express Credit Card gives you the privilege and service you deserve.
American Express: Manage your finances
The American Express Credit Card gives you the financial ability to use your Credit Card for everyday spending and, with our added budget facility, you can also pay off any larger purchases you make using your Credit Card over a longer period of time. In additon to helping you manage your life's expenses, the American Express Credit Card provides you with the quality of service and security of the American Express brand. Your Credit Card is accepted wherever you see the American Express sign, locally or internationally.
Receive more - earn rewards points for using your credit card
Your Credit Card offers you optional enrolment in the highly acclaimed Membership Rewards™ programme, which gives you one point for every R5 you spend on your American Express Credit Card. You can redeem your credit card rewards points for a wide variety of rewards from retail to travel. American Express SelectsSM is an online showcase of special offers, so visit the Selects website and make use of the thousands of offers from home to abroad – exclusive to American Express Cardmembers.
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Transfer your balance and save
As an American Express Credit Cardmember you are able to transfer outstanding balances from other credit or store card accounts to your Credit Card account. The interest on your balance transferred attracts a preferential debit interest rate, helping you to consolidate and pay off your debt.
Travel with confidence with an American Express Credit Card
You can make use of automatic travel insurance for both local and international travel when purchasing a travel ticket(s) on your Credit Card. This exclusive insurance has been specifically designed to protect you wherever you travel.
The American Express Membership Rewards™ programme
Join the highly acclaimed American Express card Membership Rewards programme* today and earn one point for every R5 of spend**on your Credit Card. Rewards points never expire and can be redeemed for a variety of lifestyle and travel rewards.
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The American Express SelectsSM programme
Developed internationally, the Selects programme features an online showcase of unparalleled offers from 78 countries. It allows you to take advantage of luxurious local and international benefits by simply being an American Express Cardmember.
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Minimum payment of 5% per month
You have the choice of paying your outstanding balance on your American Express Credit Card in full or settling only the minimum of 5% monthly. For ease of payment and your convenience sign up for an automatic payment order today, as it is more cost-effective than paying by cash or cheque.
Local and global acceptance
Your American Express Credit Card is accepted wherever you see the American Express sign, either locally or in over 200 countries internationally. Throughout South Africa your Credit Card is accepted at over 60 000 merchants, including retail establishments such as Pick n Pay, Woolworths, Shoprite Checkers, Edgars and the Spar Group. You can also use your American Express Credit Card at a range of other merchants, including niche boutiques, hotels, restaurants and many more, who will gladly accept your Credit Card.
Budget facility
For ease and convenience we offer a budget facility for larger-than-normal purchases (amount over R300), which you can pay off over 3, 6, 12, 24 or 36 months.
Online banking
For a nominal fee you have access to balance and transaction enquiries online, 24 hours a day.
Dispute resolution
When a legitimate dispute arises, the item being questioned is set aside and you pay the balance of the account. Finance charges are not raised on items American Express agrees to place on dispute until resolved.
'CHIP & PIN' Cards
American Express issues ‘CHIP & PIN’ Cards for all American Express products. Your American Express Credit Card will require a PIN, which will ensure that your American Express Credit Card transactions are safer and more secure.
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Payment Protection Plan
The Credit Card Payment Protection Plan is a dynamic insurance policy that covers your outstanding American Express Credit Card balance or part thereof, up to R150 000.
Balance transfer
You have the option of transferring card debt incurred on a store card or credit card held at another financial institution to your American Express Credit Card. This is at a preferential debit interest rate.
Travel insurance
Purchase your travel tickets on your American Express Credit Card and both you and your family are covered, locally and internationally. Optional comprehensive topup cover is available at a discounted rate.
Emergency cash
In the event that you need additional cash while overseas, your American Express Credit Card entitles you to emergency cash. You can withdraw cash from over 800 000 ATMs around the world. In addition, present your American Express Credit Card at any American Express Travel or Foreign Exchange Office and you can withdraw up to $ 1000 per billing cycle.
Supplementary Cards
You can apply for Supplementary*** American Express Credit Cards for family, friends or a partner.
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eStatements
As an American Express Credit Cardmember you can have a positive impact on the environment and simultaneously make your life easier with our free monthly eStatements. Activate your eStatement by simply calling 0860 555 111.
Lost and stolen American Express Cards
As an American Express Credit Cardmember you will not be held liable for any fraudulant transactions on your credit card once it has been reported as lost or stolen. Call 0800 110 929.
* Optional enrolment for American Express Cardmembers. An additional annual service fee of R169 per annum applies.
** Eligible spend includes all your local and international purchases but excludes cash withdrawals, purchases of casino chips and travellers cheques, purchase fees and finance charges. Terms and conditions apply.
*** Supplementary Cards are available at a fee.